Maine has avoided $28 million in federal penalties, in part, by making sure enough welfare recipients are working according to US News.

Heating oil are averaging $2.88 per gallon, which is 14 cents higher than a month ago. It's also up from $2.18 per gallon from a year ago and kerosene and propane are up as well according to US News.

Search teams found no signs to the whereabouts of a 47-year-old elementary school teacher who went to be Sunday night at her home in North Yarmouth home and was gone Monday morning. Her vehicle, cellphone and keys were found in the house according to US News.